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Her husband, Jason Cantrell, was charged on Monday afternoon when officers saw an item later identified as a marijuana cigarette fall out of his pocket at Magistrate Court. Cantrell was at court representing a client, but also worked as an assistant city attorney.

LaToya Cantrell said late Monday night that he resigned that public position. Earlier, a city spokesman said he had been suspended because of the incident.

LaToya Cantrell's full statement follows:

I am very angry, embarrassed, and disappointed to learn about my husband's bad decision and lack of judgment today. I absolutely do not condone his actions. He has resigned his position with the City Attorney’s Office, and he will accept the legal consequences as the judicial process takes its course.

I love my husband unconditionally and am very concerned for his health and wellbeing, and for that of our family. I hope that this incident will encourage Jason to seek the professional help he needs and ask that the public respect our privacy in this very personal family matter.